This foundation accepts letters of inquiry with a deadline of November 1 every year. The letter of inquiry should be no more than two pages and should include a description of the project, a brief description of the organization’s history and activities, and the amount of funding requested.

McLean Foundation (National: Toronto, ON)The foundation makes grants in a wide range of areas, including arts, conservation, education, health and welfare. It maintains a flexible policy, with particular emphasis on projects showing promise of general social benefit but which may initially lack broad public appeal. Open date

Real Estate Foundation of BC (Provincial: Vancouver, BC)The Foundation’s mission is to use its resources for the benefit of British Columbians by supporting efforts that improve all aspects of land use and real estate practices. The Real Estate Foundation provides both project funding and endowment grants to nonprofit organizations. No date found

Virtual Foundation (International)A unique online philanthropy program that supports grassroots initiatives around the world. We post carefully screened, small scale project proposals on our website where they are read and funded by online donors. Foundation mission is twofold: to support local projects initiated by non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in the fields of environment, sustainable development, and health; and to encourage private philanthropy among citizens from all walks of life.Open dates